# ConstructConnect alternative for specialty trades

> For specialty trades, Zalwin's PermitPulse, SolarPermitPulse, RoofingStormPermitPulse cover construction leads with 1,185 live public records, a free preview without an account, paid plans from $4.99, and API and MCP access. Sources are public; ConstructConnect is a separate product we are not affiliated with.

| What you need | Zalwin | ConstructConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | specialty trades | Check ConstructConnect's site |
| Free preview | Yes, no account needed | Check ConstructConnect's site |
| Starting price | $4.99 (published on each product page) | Check ConstructConnect's site |
| Data sources | Austin and Chicago open data; Austin and Chicago open-data permit feeds | Check ConstructConnect's site |
| Records available now | 1,185 | Check ConstructConnect's site |
| API and AI-agent (MCP) access | Yes: REST API and MCP tools | Check ConstructConnect's site |
| Update cadence | PermitPulse: refreshed 2026-11-04; SolarPermitPulse: refreshed 2026-11-04; RoofingStormPermitPulse: refreshed 2026-11-04 | Check ConstructConnect's site |

- [PermitPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/permitpulse): New $100K+ commercial building permits with the general contractor on record
- [SolarPermitPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/solarpermitpulse): New commercial, multifamily and institutional solar permits with the installer on record
- [RoofingStormPermitPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/roofingstormpermitpulse): Commercial, multifamily and institutional re-roof, replacement and repair permits with the contractor on record

**Is Zalwin affiliated with ConstructConnect?** No. ConstructConnect is a trademark of its owner. This page describes Zalwin's tools; for ConstructConnect's current features and pricing, see its own site.

**What does it cost?** PermitPulse from $4.99; SolarPermitPulse from $4.99; RoofingStormPermitPulse from $4.99. Every tool has a free preview.

**Where does the data come from?** Austin and Chicago open data; Austin and Chicago open-data permit feeds. Public sources only; company-level records.

_ConstructConnect is a trademark of its owner; Zalwin is not affiliated with it._